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Wolverines fight Panthers in rain
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood Wolverines (1-2) met a tough fate on Friday night against rival Holliston (2-1), falling 41-7 on a rain-soaked Flahive Field. The wet conditions made it extremely difficult for the Reed Wilson-led offense to get going, and a second half shutout by the Panther defense propelled Holliston...
Downey PTO holds Welcome Back Picnic
On Friday evening, September 15th, the Downey School PTO had their annual Welcome Back Picnic for students and their families. Kids, parents, and teachers did not let a little rain dampen their spirits, as they enjoyed dancing, face painting and sharing pizza with one another to welcome back another great school year. ![]()
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Block Pahhhty entertains locals
The Willard Circle/St. Denis Drive had their Wicked Awesome Block Pahhhty on Saturday, September 16. Neighbors and friends gathered to catch up with one another as the close of another great summer came to an end. Pahhhty goers enjoyed the annual bike race, face painting, and delicious burgers and dogs prepared by the world-renowned chefs...
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Community Gardens sprout altruism in Wellesley
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Weston Road Community Gardens, part of the land popularly known as the North 40, is one of two community gardens in Wellesley that provide rental plots to residents. Administrated by the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) through a resident board, Wellesley residents approved by the board are assigned a...
Davis Museum offers art experience
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As students headed back to school at the beginning of the month, the community was been eager to discover what intriguing pieces of art and culture Wellesley College’s Davis Museum would house. On September 19, the Davis Museum opened to the public, unveiling impressive and diverse collections from a...
Wellesley’s Hoderlein building Digital Bridges
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Wellesley Community Center (WCC), in partnership with Wellesley High School student Luis Hoderlein, will host its first-ever workshop on “the digital divide.” Hoderlein is spearheading the four week program and describes the divide as “a modern social and economic dilemma.”
“In today’s digital world, access to technology and ability to handle...
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Weiss, Raider XC win Ocean State Invitational
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
On Saturday, the Wellesley High School cross country team traveled to Rhode Island for the Ocean State Invitational, competing against high schools from all up and down the East Coast. The Raiders returned home with a first-place finish following an absolutely dominant performance, which saw five of their...
Wellesley’s Chaoi to run 10K
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After being diagnosed with Stage III invasive breast cancer in 2009, Wellesley’s Carol Chaoi ran her first Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women. Her oncologist told her running would help her on many levels. Running made her feel strong, despite the heavy-duty treatments. She ran a race every other weekend during that year...
Ukulele players swap campfire for class
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When a ukulele comes into the scene, there’s usually a group of singing people holding hands around a campfire, isn’t there?
Well, not quite.
Over a dozen ukulele players gather every Wednesday at Dover’s Caryl Community Center to practice playing. They join together in song, leaving the marshmallow roasting and sleeping...
Library’s open craft inspires creativity
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The community can always count on the Dover Town Library for a fun-filled day of crafting. Their “Open Art for Kids” event was no exception. The library hosted an informal, drop-in crafting session for children of all ages to create their own masterpieces from an assortment of materials from...
Food Scraps program reducing town waste
A return engagement by the Three Little Pigs resulted in great interest for Dover’s Food Scraps program at the Dover Days Fair. These charming piggies brought attention to the Dover Recycling Committee and Board of Health program to reduce solid waste. The success of this event resulted in 17 more families signing up for the...
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Raider XC goes 3-1 in joint meet
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Dover-Sherborn boys and girls cross country teams took to the course on Wednesday afternoon for a joint meet with TVL rivals Medway and Norton. The DS boys entered Wednesday’s meet winless against Norton since 2011. However, a strong collective effort guided the Raider boys to their first...
Medfield Day rallies community for celebrations
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There’s usually one day of the year that the entire Medfield community looks forward to. It’s not the last day of school or any special holiday.
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Persons of the year
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Visitors to Hometown Weekly’s Medfield Day booth stopped for a bit of fun - and a photographic memento - as they strolled through the town center.
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Garden Club continues to beautify Medfield
Though the last days of summer are upon us, Medfield Garden Club’s street-side gardens continue to provide bright splashes of color to passersby. As the season changes, the gardens will soon transition from summer to autumn displays.
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Medfield Day 5K runs like clockwork
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Nearly 200 runners toed the start line for the 22nd annual Medfield Day 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday at the Pfaff Center.
Close to 100 runners took to the 5K course, which started in front of the Pfaff Center on North Street and headed toward Harding and on to Hospital Road, before...
Firefighter Bailey one of Walpole’s finest
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By Linda Thomas
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Perhaps Erik Bailey chose to rescue others in hopes of rescuing himself.
He still remembers the day he helped save a man’s life.
It was spring 2010. Bailey was working as a paramedic in Newton.
He’d just finished his shift when he got a call from a dispatcher that a 42-year-old man...
Main Street goes Live
As the sun set and ominous clouds began appearing over the skies of Walpole, members of the community flocked to the center of town to experience the last night of Main Street Live on Friday, September 15. Encompassing three successive Friday nights in September, Main Street Live features al fresco dining, live music and a...
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Walpole Country Club Plays for P.I.N.K.
Walpole Country Club held its 3rd annual Play for P.I.N.K. (PFP) golf tournament this past July to fuel the research for the fight against Breast Cancer. 124 players took the field and many more joined the after golf festivities and silent auction. Through our committee efforts, member donations and town sponsors, over $20,000 was raised.
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